Pet Groomer

Pet Wants; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% commission + tips

Flexible scheduling

Sharpening up to 50%

Employee discounts on products and/or

Career development within a growingfr

Job summary

Pet Wants Blue Ash is seeking a passionate Pet Groomer to join our wellness-focused team. We value quality grooming, relationship-building with clients, and a supportive, education-driven environment.

You will perform breed-specific trims, safe bathing, and grooming services while educating pet parents on coat care and overall wellness. Join a culture that prioritizes animal well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional grooming experience.
• Ability to complete full grooms independently.
• Strong scissoring, clipping, bathing, and finishing skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Reliable, organized with transportation.
• Desire to grow within the grooming industry.
• Genuine love for animals.

Responsibilities

• Perform breed-specific and client-requested trims.
• Safely bathe, dry, brush, and style dogs.
• Conduct pre-groom wellness assessments.
• Educate clients on coat care and wellness.
• Maintain grooming notes and records.
• Ensure a clean, sanitary grooming area.
• Follow safety and welfare protocols.
• Communicate grooming expectations with clients.
• Recommend grooming schedules and wellness products.

Skills

Grooming

Clipping

Animal handling

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Job description

Join a Team Passionate About Pets and the People Who Love Them

Pet Wants is more than a pet store. We are aBlue Ash-owned and operated businessproviding the simplest, most convenient path to pet wellness.With our nutritious food, products,and serviceswe are the community resource for helping pets live better lives.

Every role at Pet Wants contributes to ourgoalof improving the lives ofdogs, cats,and theirfamilies.Joina team that values compassion, integrity, teamwork, and a love for animals.

Job Intro

Pet WantsBlue Ash isseekinga passionate and professional Pet Groomer to join our growing wellness-focused team. We believe grooming is more than a haircut. It is an important part of a pet's overall health and well-being. We are looking for a groomer who values quality over quantity, enjoys building relationships with clients, and wants to be part of a supportive, education-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Perform breed-specific and pet trims according to client requests and company standards
• Safely bathe, dry, brush, and style dogs of various breeds, sizes, and coat types
• Conduct pre-groom wellness assessments andidentifypotential health concerns
• Educate pet parents on coat care, nutrition, skin health, and overall wellness
• Maintainaccurategrooming notes and client records
• Recommend grooming schedules andappropriate wellnessproducts
• Ensure a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming environment
• Communicate professionally with clientsregardinggrooming expectations and pet needs
• Follow all safety, handling, and animal welfare protocols

Experience/Qualifications

Who We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of professional grooming experience preferred
• Ability to complete full grooms independently
• Strong scissoring, clipping, bathing, and finishing skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Passion for pet health, nutrition, and wellness
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, organized, and professional with reliable transportation.
• Desire to continue learning and growing within the grooming industry
• Genuine love for animals and their well-being

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and handle pets weighing up to 50 pounds (withassistanceavailable when needed)
• Comfortable working around water, pet hair, grooming tools, and cleaning products
• Ability to safely restrain and handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments

Culture

Why Join Pet Wants?

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Wellness-focusedteamculture, We are not an over crowded salon.
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Pet parentswho prioritize quality care for their pets
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Personalized, one-on-one approach to pet care
• National brand support and resources

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• 50% commission plus tips and we provide a receptionist (No answering phones)
• Flexible scheduling. Small grooming team= Less stress and more dogs for you. You only have to groom with one other groomer.
• Sharpening compensation up to 50%
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Career development within a growing national brand

Pet Wants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

PET WANTS® is a registered trademark of Pet Wants Franchise System, LLC and each Pet Wants location is an independently owned and licensed user of that trademark. Proprietary and confidential property of Pet Wants Franchise System, LLC are used under license.